The best bed for hot sleepers - summary
- Mattress materials and construction can strongly influence whether you sleep hot or cold, even if you already have good sheets, blankets and pillows.
- Hot sleeping varies by person and situation (room temperature, sharing a bed), so the "best" setup differs between sleepers.
- We recommend using natural, breathable fabrics like cotton, bamboo or TENCEL bedding to help with temperature control.
- Bed size also matters for heat, particularly if you share with a partner. We advise choosing the largest bed your bedroom can fit to give each sleeper more space and reduce heat build-up.
- Look for breathable mattress top layers (cotton, wool, silk, cashmere) and Sleepyhead's temperature-regulating mattress technology, KülKōte.
The best bed for hot sleepers
Your body temperature affects your sleep – whether it's too hot, too cold, or just right. There are a few simple things to look for in a new mattress and bedding if temperature in bed is a problem for you.
Perhaps you're the one tossing and turning because you're too hot to sleep, while your lucky partner has long since drifted off. You may have invested in top quality sheets, blankets and pillows, but did you know that the breathability and heat retention of your mattress have a huge bearing on your sleep temperature? If you're a hot sleeper, we are here to help.
Your mattress makes a difference
Sleep positions, room temperature, and sharing a bed all affect body temperature at night. Women generally have a lower metabolic rate than men and may feel cooler, yet they also go through life stages where they run much hotter. As a result, the 'ideal mattress for a hot sleeper' differs for everyone. Sleepyhead mattresses with KülKōte are designed to respond to body heat to keep you at a comfortable sleep temperature all night.
Feel cold in bed? Layer up
You may find that having a couple of wool or cotton blankets suits you better than just one thick duvet. This is like layering your clothing during the day, trapping warm air between the bedding and allowing you to add or subtract a layer during the night to set your temperature at 'just right'. Choose natural fibres if possible for your covers: 100% cotton, bamboo, TENCEL and wool are all good choices for hot sleepers and warm nights as they breathe and wick moisture more effectively.
Mattress size matters for heat
The size of your bed will also make a difference if you sleep with a partner – especially if they're a 'hot sleeper'. It makes sense to choose the biggest bed you can for your bedroom. Simply allow a bit more space when sleeping, and you may find you're no longer too hot in bed.
Choose natural fibres for greater sleep
The fabric composition of the quilting or top panel of your mattress can also make a difference. Breathable and moisture-wicking fibres like cotton, wool, silk and cashmere are ideal. And the Sleepyhead Climatex Quilt layer combines a super breathable, premium high loft fibre with Dreamfoam to both cool and provide comfort.
Treat yourself to KülKōte
The type and thickness of the comfort layers on your mattress can affect your sleeping temperature. Generally speaking, the softer your mattress, the cosier you'll be. This is because you'll sink into a soft mattress more, so there's less airflow around your body. We make a range of foams designed to help wick away heat while you are asleep and in many Sleepyhead ranges we now combine them often with a unique layer of KülKōte technology. KülKōte contains tiny heat-reactive microcapsules that absorb excess heat and release it again when you cool down. This works to balance your sleep temperature throughout the night.
However hot you sleep, check out our Sleepyhead mattress range to find the best bed for you.